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Prosecutor Opens Bullying Probe After Death of 9-Year-Old in Sarreguemines

An autopsy will guide the inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the child's death.

Overview

  • The girl was found dead at home on Saturday and a farewell note was reported by police sources.
  • Family members and classmates say she was persistently mocked about her weight since the start of the school year.
  • Prosecutor Olivier Glady has opened an investigation into suspected school bullying and has cautioned that there is no indication she signaled suicidal intent.
  • The body was sent to the forensic institute for autopsy, with results not yet public.
  • The regional education authority arranged psychological support at the school, the family asked that tributes be removed, and figures such as Gabriel Attal publicly responded.